Business

via Small Business Trends : Social Media Success Formula 1. Plan Start with a plan — define a few (not too many) marketing goals. These should be a subset of your overall marketing plan. Social media activity can be labor intensive. Without a plan and clear objectives, you may end up …

via Tech Bullion : In recent times, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding business plans. There is a section of people who don’t believe in them. They would prefer diving into the business and figuring out things later as they go. Another section thinks that it is cliché to …

via Forbes : I find that people still struggle to understand how crucial networking is in 2017. I believe that in the contemporary business world, networking is more important than ever. I was shocked, and this is not a joke, when last year, an established business owner asked me whether “networking” …

via information age : Big data’s been kicking around for a lot longer than most people would give it credit for. But big data in the early noughties wasn’t quite the same beast as it is today, and indeed how it is viewed by the business community. When businesses talk about …

via HuffPost : Our business plan should set a consistent course for your company, but it needs to change over time. Most entrepreneurs will tell you that their business plans are the blueprints for their company, or are the Bible of the business they’re trying to build. It’s good to …

via Huffpost : Even if you’re not a job searcher or “in between careers,” here are some interesting insights that can be applied to your marketing if you’re a financial advisor, insurance agent, planner, broker, rep, real estate agent, or any other type of sales producer under the sun. According to …

via theSunDaily : KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy is set to grow this year with gross domestic product (GDP) likely to be above 5%, beating the 4.2% in 2016, said CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Chairman Datuk Seri Nazir Razak. Nevertheless, the cautious global economic growth in the second half of this year …

via CBC Chicago : Business is all about connecting with other people. Networking is the vehicle to accomplish these connections, and follow-ups are the key to creating long-lasting business associates and customers. Whether an introvert or extrovert, networking skills are the foundation for starting, growing, and maintaining a successful business. These …

via The Irish Time : It is fashionable in entrepreneurship circles these days to argue that it is better to act, improvise and pivot than to waste time on a 20-page plan that won’t survive first contact with the customer. In stark contrast, the “purposive planning” approach advises that a business plan …

via The Next Web : Creating a great business networking platform is really vital for any startup that anticipates success. Even so, every business needs a networking strategy that directly impacts its output. Here are awesome tips that any business could use to get the most out of their networking strategy. …

Via Forbes : Having a business plan is like having a blueprint or a solid foundation for your company. Entrepreneurs and leaders know that, like the weather, business isn’t static. It changes over time with your business’ development. It’s also not just a single document that you write at the beginning …

Via Evening Standard : Small business agony aunt Jo Malone explains how to introduce price increases and keep customers happy. Dear Jo I’m a freelance tutor teaching languages in Kilburn. I work with adults and kids and get most of my new clients through word of mouth. My wife recently lost …